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VK10 DDX

2010 BMW 520

Blue Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires6 Oct 2026
Tests16 (14 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate87.5%

Mileage

134,749 mi
Last recorded134,749 miles
Recorded on6 Oct 2025
Typical for 2010 BMW 52097,744 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationVK10 DDX
MakeBMW
Model520
Year2010
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

14 pass 2 fail
Pass 6 Oct 2025 134,749 miles
Pass 7 Sep 2024 127,120 miles
Pass 30 Sep 2023 119,715 miles
Pass 28 Sep 2022 115,309 miles
Pass 22 Sep 2021 109,130 miles
Pass 7 Oct 2020 101,341 miles

engine covers and undertrays obscuring view to some components

Pass 21 Jun 2019 89,195 miles

undercovers fitted not allowing full inspection

Pass 19 Jun 2018 76,724 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 20 Jun 2017 62,055 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Fail 20 Jun 2017 62,055 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 20 Jun 2016 48,291 miles

offside rear tyre wearing on inner edge

unable to fully inspect rear inner pads without wheel removal

undertrays fitted

Pass 23 Jun 2015 37,092 miles
Pass 12 Mar 2015 35,853 miles
Fail 12 Mar 2015 35,853 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Nail in nearside rear tyre

n/s/f tyre worn on inner edge

Pass 21 Mar 2014 29,969 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Pass 8 Mar 2013 23,236 miles

How Reliable is the BMW 520?

Based on 1,661,806 MOT tests across 152,584 vehicles.

78.5%
Pass Rate
7,968
Miles/Year
35
Year Lifespan
152,584
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 47,121
Parking brake: efficiency below requirements 22,647
Brake pipe excessively corroded 16,724
Tyre has ply or cords exposed 15,884
Track rod end ball joint has excessive play 14,720
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VK10 DDX is a 2010 BMW 520 in Blue with a 1,995cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 87.5%.

Across all 2010 BMW 520 models, the average MOT pass rate is 79.0% with a typical mileage of 97,744 miles. This particular vehicle has performed better than the average for its year.

The most common reason a BMW 520 fails its MOT is tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm, accounting for 47,121 recorded failures. If you're considering buying VK10 DDX, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The BMW 520 typically stays on UK roads for around 35 years. At 16 years old, this BMW 520 is still in the earlier part of its expected life.

Frequently Asked Questions

How do I check the history of VK10 DDX?

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What year was VK10 DDX registered?

VK10 DDX is a 2010 BMW 520, first registered on 27 March 2010.

Is VK10 DDX safe to buy?

The MOT history for VK10 DDX shows 16 tests with a 87.5% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

Does VK10 DDX have outstanding finance?

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